Although IPv6 has been around for some time, it seems the FBI and DEA are now taking an interest in the new protocol and have concerns regarding their ability to track users under the new standard. While IP registries currently have significant clout and pull enabling them to force internet providers to keep up to date "whois" lists, IPv6 could theoretically lessen their importance and also lessen their leverage over internet providers. This could allow updates of public "whois" databases to lag and reduce the ability of law enforcement to easily track IP addresses.
This could theoretically slow down investigations and law enforcement's ability to monitor internet traffic and activity. Tracking IP addresses may take a longer amount of time and a requirement of a court order is likely to be increasingly enforced in practice. While the FBI and DEA may see this as a hindrance, other organizations may see this as a benefit of the standard, as anonymity is enhanced.
This could theoretically slow down investigations and law enforcement's ability to monitor internet traffic and activity. Tracking IP addresses may take a longer amount of time and a requirement of a court order is likely to be increasingly enforced in practice. While the FBI and DEA may see this as a hindrance, other organizations may see this as a benefit of the standard, as anonymity is enhanced.
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